Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
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Fine Isfahan Floral Rug 5' 6" x 3' 6"
Fine Isfahan Floral Rug 5' 6" x 3' 6"
An Isfahan Floral Rug very fine weave of wool and cotton. Colors of indiago, light blue, orag,e green, white, and yellow with golden mandela. They serve as a visual aid for meditation, helping practitioners to visualize the cosmos and their own spiritual journey.

Age: Circa early 1970s

Made for the Adilresim & Co out of Pasadena, Ca & Austria - Switzerland

Dimensions: 5' 6" x 3' 6" Very fine wool on cotton
item #1502708
$2,900.00
Ancient Greek Terracotta Kylix Drinking Cup
Ancient Greek Terracotta Kylix Drinking Cup
Ancient Greek kylix is a terracotta drinking cup, traditionally used for wine consumption during symposia (drinking gatherings). It features a shallow bowl with an elegant footed base and two looping handles, allowing for ease of use. The surface shows signs of age with natural patina and some remnants of decoration.
Kylixes were commonly adorned with painted scenes, often depicting mythology, daily life, or Dionysian festivities, though this example has worn surface details due to... Click for details
item #1501967
$4,250.00
Antique Pair Syrian Moorish Inlay Folding Chair
Antique Pair Syrian Moorish Inlay Folding Chair
Antique pair of Syrian inlaid mother of pearl folding chairs. Hand carved light colored hardwood with fine inlay floral patterns.

Age: Mid 19th Century

Dimensions: 17" 42" high x wide x 24" deep
item #1500751
$4500.00
Pair Moorish Style Shell & Bone Inlaid Decagonal Tables
Pair Moorish Style Shell & Bone Inlaid Decagonal Tables
A pair of Moorish style decagonal tables inlaid with shell, bone and wood. Top surface features an arabesque design revolving around a center moon and a cross representing the sun. Each larger concentric surrounding circle is followed by a four sided diamond, a six sided pendant, an eight sided octogon, and a 10 sided decagon. Each of the 10 sides has repeating panels of dark on white and white on dark with Jaali windows. The legs were designed to create a pointed horseshoe arch.

Age:... Click for details
item #1493084
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10th C. Persian Dual Handle Vessel
10th C. Persian Dual Handle Vessel
10th C. persian (Iran) duel handled red pitcher with flared rim and tapered foot. Condition is quite good with small losses to the rim. Custome secure mounted on a custom base for ease and safe display.
According to several tablets written in Babylon and Ashore calligraphy from 1700 and 5650 BC, we have some instructions about making color and enamel of clay. Also, a brochure about pottery dates back to 1301 is accessible in Kashan.
Kashan is one of the important pottery... Click for details
item #1488242
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Antique Persian Khatam Kari Marquetry Chess/Backgammon Board
Antique Persian Khatam Kari Marquetry Chess/Backgammon Board
Persian antique khatamkari marquetry chess/backgammon board. Opens to be used as either chess or backgammon board. Made with inlay of many different woods to create decorative and useful intricate patterns. Khatamkari is an ancient Iranian technique of marquetry inlay.

Age: circa 1920's

Dimensions: Closed: 19 7/8" long x 9 7/8" wide x 3" high. Open: 19 7/8" long x 20" wide x 1 1/2" high
item #1471539
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Persian Sarouk Ferehan Rug
Persian Sarouk Ferehan Rug
Persian Sarouk Ferehan rug floor covering. Inside boarder ban with deep blue tones. Soft pink pastel tones transition into an off white beige coloring around the center medallion. Made of 100% hand woven wool. Overall in beautiful original condition, ready to be enjoyed.

Sarouk village lies to the north of the town of Arak and has been known since the 12th century. It is probably the most well-known Persian carpet weaving area.
Designed for a regional aristocratic... Click for details
item #1460490
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Pair of Syrian Pier Mirrors Wengi Wood Inlaid Throughout and Beveled
Pair of Syrian Pier Mirrors Wengi Wood Inlaid Throughout and Beveled
A pair of Syrian pier mirrors made of Wengi wood. Inlaid crown and frame with brass, mother-of-pearl, Ebony, bone, and Mahogany. The crown each features a bouquet of flowers each with its own individualized pot displaying Carnations and Poppies. The frames display scrolling morning glories and a double border of an inlaid rope design of bone, Mahogany and Boxwood. scrolling morning glories. With beveled mirrors.

Dimensions of each: 47 1/4" High by 23 3/4" Wide
item #1459978
$5,000.00
Bracelet with Ancient Egyptian Scarabs,  Faience and Silver
Bracelet with Ancient Egyptian Scarabs, Faience and Silver
Vintage silver bracelet set with 7 Egyptian faience scarabs. Each beetle is mounted so that the hieroglyphic writing on the underside could be seen. The largest scarab in the middle. Beautiful blue coloring consistent with fine faience. Stamped silver.

Scarabs (Egyptian dung beetles) were believed to have close ties to the sun god, Ra and were used in amulets and funerary art. They represented protection, transformation and resurrection.

Age: scarabs: possibly... Click for details
item #1435135
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Ancient Persian Pair of Bronze Mythical Creatures
Ancient Persian Pair of Bronze Mythical Creatures
Pair of ancient Persian small cast bronze mythical creatures. Each figure has a rounded head, the short horns of a bull, an arching neck and a single hoofed foot. Various holes and slots point to a utilitarian as well as decorative function. Most likely these were feet used for a ritual incense vessel. The holes were for the censor to hang from above but the tripod vessel could also stand. Lovely coloring and encrustation of bronze consistent with age. (ref sources: Luristan, Persia.... Click for details
item #1435134
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